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'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle collectively, far beyond the burden placed...
'Can I Be a Mother, Too?': 30-Year Study Shows Safe Pregnancy Is Possible with Valvular Heart Disease

'Can I Be a Mother, Too?': 30-Year Study Shows Safe Pregnancy Is Possible with Valvular Heart Disease

For women with valvular heart disease, pregnancy has long been considered a high-stakes undertaking. During pregnancy, blood volume rises and the...
How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2.

"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"

When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care...
Dementia Equals a Nursing Home? Bedbound Means a Care Hospital? The Real Benchmark Is Medical Need

Dementia Equals a Nursing Home? Bedbound Means a Care Hospital? The Real Benchmark Is Medical Need

When a parent receives a dementia diagnosis, many families immediately assume a nursing home is the only path forward.
Sharp Groin Pain After a Run? Why 'Pushing Through' Can Damage Hip Cartilage

Sharp Groin Pain After a Run? Why 'Pushing Through' Can Damage Hip Cartilage

The hip joint connects the pelvis to the femur and serves as the body’s central weight-bearing axis.
Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

Sudden Arm Weakness After Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Ischemic Stroke Risk Spikes 2.9-Fold in First Three Months

If you experience sudden weakness in an arm or leg, facial drooping, or slurred speech shortly after a breast cancer...
Lights Out, Face Down on Your Phone? Sudden Eye Pain and Nausea May Signal Acute Glaucoma

Lights Out, Face Down on Your Phone? Sudden Eye Pain and Nausea May Signal Acute Glaucoma

Many people scroll on their smartphones face down in the dark before falling asleep. However, if this habit triggers...
New AI Model Estimates Children's Blood Carbon Dioxide, Potentially Reducing Painful Needle Sticks

New AI Model Estimates Children's Blood Carbon Dioxide, Potentially Reducing Painful Needle Sticks

While a child is under general anesthesia, clinicians continuously monitor their breathing status to ensure safe...
Global Cancer Diagnoses Projected to Jump 70% to 35 Million by 2050, WHO Warns

Global Cancer Diagnoses Projected to Jump 70% to 35 Million by 2050, WHO Warns

Global cancer diagnoses are projected to surge by roughly 70% by 2050 compared to 2024 levels, according to a landmark...